Key Factor: Is revenge enough of a factor? Bentonville's only two losses last season were to Southside, ending a Tiger's team season that many thought was the best team in the state. Bentonville will have to respond to adversity, as two year starting QB Pearson Gean quit the team over the weekend to focus on his swimming career. As most Southside vs. Bentonville games that have been classics the past few years, this one will most likely come down to who wins the turnover battle.

Key Factor: Springdale's defense has been able to put pressure on QB's this season under new defensive coordinator, Eric Middleton. Protecting Allen has been Fayetteville's Achilles heel in the past and
they must do so Friday night. If they can, Fayetteville's skill players have a definite advantage over Springdale's secondary.

Key Factor: Coach Rodney Selph realized his strength was the run game and made the switch from the Spread to the Wing-T after week 2, but Greenland has the size up front to contend with the Tigers. On the other hand, this is a rivalry game; emotions will be high and it could be the game that decides the 1-3A.